NOW MORE THAN EVER , bikes are becoming a necessity for sustaining the environment, surviving inflated fuel costs and staying healthy. Compelled by the philosophy, Innovate or Die, Specialized continue to adapt the Globe bicycles to inspire every person - no matter the budget, fitness level or purpose - to get on a bike and ride.

All of the Globe models are designed for lightweight utility, so hills seem shorter, stop lights less frequent, and cars, well, they just seem slow. Using A1 Premium Aluminium, engineers specially shape every tube of the San Francisco, Vienna and Carmel frames to improve the quality and feel of your ride. So every mile on the bike is fast, efficient and fun.

Numb where? With the help of ergonomic designers and medical doctors, Specialize design components to take the sting out of your hands, feet and saddle, so the only place you'll feel pressure is in the tyres. Specially adapted Body Geometry Sonoma and Fitness saddles feature v-groove contours and central cutaways to take pressure off sensitive tissue and arteries; pedals with built-in Varus wedges perfectly align your foot and knee for comfortable cranking; and ergonomically shaped Body Geometry Comfort grips cushion your ulnar nerve to prevent hand tingling and numbness.